Immediate Occupancy Available
QueenBee Housing Partners

Master Lease Opportunities

Now Available for Master Lease
A fully remodeled and furnished 20-unit building on 22,000 sq. ft., offered to a single operator. The Certificate of Occupancy covers both Apartments and Residential Motel use — qualifying for Permanent or Transitional Housing Programs or Supportive Services without additional permitting.

Every unit includes a private bathroom and shower, kitchenette, refrigerator, microwave and individual AC. The Apartments are situated along the Central Avenue corridor in South Los Angeles — a transit-connected, service-dense area with direct access to county health, social services, and recreational infrastructure. Walk Score 81 confirms the neighborhood's strong walkability for residents.

As an option, the adjacent commercial structure may be leased separately for administration offices or resident support services, employment training, and includes a fully equipped commercial kitchen with large walk-in cold storage, as well as ample parking for staff and service trucks.

Property A — Residential Housing
Master Lease Opportunity

20-Unit Residential Motel & Apartment Complex

Fully remodeled and furnished studio and one-bedroom units ready for immediate transitional or permanent supportive housing programs.

Address1104 E 51st Street, Los Angeles, CA
Certificate of OccupancyApartments / Residential Motel
Total Units20 (fully remodeled & furnished)
Studio Units14 — double occupancy capable
1-Bedroom Units6 — double occupancy capable
Each Unit IncludesKitchenette, AC unit, private shower
AvailabilityImmediate Occupancy
Lease OptionsMaster Lease, Transitional Contract, Long-Term
Move-In ReadyNew furniture, interiors & showers
Double OccupancyAll units capable — maximizes bed count
No Use Permit NeededExisting C of O — launch immediately
Services Space On-SiteAdmin offices & programming space
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1104 E 51st Street — courtyard exterior
Property A1104 E 51st St, Los Angeles
C of O: Apt / Residential Motel

Ideal For

  • LAHSA / Pathway Home Program operators
  • LA County HSH transitional housing contractors
  • Behavioral health & substance use recovery programs
  • Domestic violence / women & family shelter operators
  • Veterans housing service providers
  • Re-entry / justice-involved housing programs
  • Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) operators
Property A — Photo Tour

Remodeled Units at 1104 E 51st Street

Exterior — courtyard view
Exterior — side view
Interior — unit room
Interior — bathroom
Interior — bathroom detail
Interior — bathroom with tub
Interior — studio unit
Property B — Shelter & Commercial Kitchen
Facility Lease Opportunity

Shelter + High-Capacity Commercial Kitchen Facility

A 22,000 sq ft detached facility with an active women’s shelter, commercial-grade kitchen, cold storage, dining hall, and expansive parking — purpose-built for large-scale food service nonprofits and shelter operators.

Address5100 S Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Facility Size~22,000 sq ft (detached building)
Current OperationsShelter — Active (Capacity: 40 beds)
Meal Capacity1,500+ meals per day
Cold StorageWalk-in refrigeration & freezer
Dining HallLarge-format community dining space
Staff SpaceDedicated administrative & staff offices
ParkingExpansive lot — delivery trucks, staff, visitors

Facility Features

  • Commercial Hood & Range — Full commercial kitchen setup
  • Walk-in Cold Storage — Refrigeration & freezer
  • Community Dining Hall — Large-format dining space
  • Truck Delivery Parking — Expansive lot for fleet vehicles

Ideal For

  • Meals on Wheels / senior meal delivery programs
  • LA Regional Food Bank or affiliate operators
  • Community meal programs (unhoused, low-income)
  • Hospital / healthcare-system meal programs
  • School nutrition / youth meal nonprofits
  • Faith-based large-scale food distribution orgs
  • Women’s shelter / transitional housing operators
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Location

Connected, Walkable, Service-Rich

Walk Score 81 — residents can independently access healthcare, transit, food, and services. A direct factor in program success and reduced case manager burden.

81
Very Walkable21st most walkable in Los Angeles · Multiple Metro bus lines on Central Ave
1104 E 51st St & 5100 S Central Ave Click to open in Google Maps
Nearby Services & Amenities
South Central Family Health Center (FQHC)Open-door primary care on Central Ave · Accepts uninsured patients
Dignity Health — CA Hospital Medical CenterAcute care & emergency services nearby
LA County Dept of Social ServicesWalking distance · LADOT 2026 signal upgrades connecting area
Gilbert Lindsay Community Recreation CenterGym, sports courts, preschool, community programming
Transit-Rich CorridorMultiple Metro bus lines · Central Ave bike infrastructure · LADOT 2026 upgrades
Full K–12 Education PipelineQuincy Jones Elementary · Clinton Middle · Santee HS (B+ rated)
Site Plan

Property Layout & Co-Located Footprint

Property A (1104 E 51st St) and Property B (5100 S Central Ave) share a contiguous footprint with dedicated sidewalks, parking, truck loading, and open space.

Site Plan — 1104 E 51st St & 5100 S Central Ave
Lease & Partnership Structures

Flexible Arrangements Available

Multiple structures to match your program’s funding model and operational needs.

Full Building Master LeaseOperator leases the whole building and handles all operations.
Transitional Housing ContractsShort-term agreements tied to government-funded transitional housing programs.
Program Partnership AgreementsOwnership and operator jointly shape program design and services.
Service-Enriched Housing ModelsHousing paired with on-site supportive services like case management.
Long-Term Lease ArrangementsMulti-year terms for operators with extended program commitments.
Operator Preferences

Who We’re Looking For

Ownership gives preference to organizations with proven operational capability, active government funding relationships, and a clear plan to serve vulnerable populations.

Existing Government ContractsActive agreements with LA County HSH / LAHSA / DMH / DHS or equivalent agencies.
Supportive ServicesOrganizations who deliver case management or wrap-around services.
ExperienceProven track record operating transitional or PSH programs.
Direct Contact

Ready to Discuss a Partnership?

Reach out directly via email or text. Include as much detail about your organization and program as available — we respond promptly.

ContactMaurice W. Dawoody
Wdawoody@qbeellc.com
Cell / Text(310) 739-6206
Emailinfo@qbeellc.com
EntityQueenBee Housing Partners
Business Address8889 W Olympic Blvd, Penthouse, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Properties1104 E 51st St (A) · 5100 S Central Ave (B), Los Angeles, CA

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